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The original term 'ahead-start' referred to a participant being allowed to begin a race in front of other competitors as part of a planned advantage.
The modern idiom 'headstart' arose as the 'a' in 'ahead-start' became confused as a pronoun, which was subsequently dropped. This is where headstart came from.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt means to start early - ahead of everybody else, in order to be prepared.
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What is the origin of the idiom acid tongue in her head?
food
What is the origin of the idiom you'd forget your head if it wasn't screwed on?
no
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"Your head is going to explode" IS an idiom. It means you have too much to think about.
What is an idiom for enamored?
"Head over heels in love" would be one idiom.
Is laugh your head off an idiom?
An idiom is something that does not mean what the phrase says literally, so yes. You can't actually laugh your head off.
What is the origin of the idiom acid tongue in her head?
food
What is the origin of the idiom you'd forget your head if it wasn't screwed on?
no
What is the idiom for your head is going to explode?
"Your head is going to explode" IS an idiom. It means you have too much to think about.
What is an idiom for enamored?
"Head over heels in love" would be one idiom.
What does idiom over your head?
You don't underestimate
Is laugh your head off an idiom?
An idiom is something that does not mean what the phrase says literally, so yes. You can't actually laugh your head off.
Head in the clouds idiom?
Dozing off ; Being distracted ; Not paying attention
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If your head is "in the clouds," you're a dreamer.
What is the origin of the idiom 'lower the boom'?
'Lower the boom' - to scold or punish strictly Origin: A boom is a long pole used on ships. Booms are also used backstage in theatres to move scenery. If someone actually lowered a boom upon your head, you would be knocked out!
What does the idiom top banana mean?
The head person.
What is the complete idiom of a difficult problem to solve?
the answer isCome to head.
What does the idiom Keep a level head mean?
Stay calm
